1. MariAnne Zavala-Lopez
Diversity and Inclusion
MariAnne Zavala-Lopez
BBCC Counselor
Monica Medrano
Workforce Education Services Coordinator

2. Multicultural Development Team
14 MDT members (5 faculty, 7 administrative exempt (2 of the 7 are administrative leadership, 2 classified)
Vision:
Cultivate an environment of equity and inclusion
Mission:
Promoting equity and inclusion through education, leadership, collaboration and advocating social justice.

3. Areas of Focus
Serve as a resource for the Big Bend community on matters relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion;
Encourage and support programs and activities aimed at raising awareness of diversity, equity, and inclusion;
Identify barriers and provide support for developing strategies to attract, recruit, retain, advance, and promote a diverse student body, faculty, and staff; 
Develop and recommend strategies to encourage interaction among the college’s diverse populations;
Enrich the educational experience that will prepare members of the campus community to live and work in increasingly diverse workplaces and communities.

4. Professional Development: Words Matter (Blindspot)
Completed
In-Progress
Proposed/Planned
Mission Statement X
Vision Statement
MDT Membership
Webpage (resources)
Safe Space Training
Professional Development:
Words Matter (Blindspot)
2 All staff sessions
1 Faculty In-Service
1 Student workshop
Hiring Process:
Diversity Statement
Screening Committees

5. Collaborate with College Administration
Completed
In-Progress
Proposed/Planned
Student Activities:
Application X
Campus
Cultural Audit
MDT Planning Session
Faculty Resource
Collaborate with College Administration